my problem with the bindings is getting my fingers poked and the thread popping threw the binding on the back because i didn't check to make sure the needle didn't go all the way threw. I think that I am in the minority here,but I do like hand binding on the back. mostly because I don't have to pull out the sewing machine and set everything up. and my hubby doesn't complain about the noise while he is playing his computer games or watching TV. I wouldn't say that it is my favorite part but it is up there. I think that i need to learn how to hand quilt one of these days. it looks really relaxing to me.